External Affairs Intern; Fall

and the job listing Expires on August 30, 2026

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Clear Path’s mission is to accelerate American innovation to reduce global energy emissions. To advance that mission, we develop cutting‑edge policy solutions on clean energy and industrial innovation. An entrepreneurial, strategic nonprofit, Clear Path (501(c)(3)) collaborates with public and private sector stakeholders on innovations in nuclear energy, geothermal, hydropower, natural gas, energy storage, critical minerals, carbon capture and heavy industry to enable private‑sector deployment of critical technologies.

Started in 2014 by entrepreneur Jay Faison, Clear Path is a conservative energy advocacy organization that engages in the direct education of policymakers within the Congress, the White House, Executive Agencies with energy and environmental jurisdiction, and regulators.

Clear Path team members believe in small government, free markets, and American entrepreneurship. Those principles form the basis for how the team analyzes proposed energy policy.

• Teamwork: We empower each other to accomplish our shared mission.
• Purpose: We believe the principles of limited government, free markets, and fiscal responsibility are essential to achieving our mission.
• Ownership: We empower teammates to visibly own and achieve goals.
• Adaptability: We are open to new, complex ideas and test our assumptions to lead change and advance our mission.
• Curiosity: We have a proactive desire to learn, grow, and improve ourselves, our ideas, and our mission in a thoughtful and focused way.
• Credibility: We agree that being trustworthy and believable is everything for building and maintaining influence.

This position works directly with the External Affairs team and will require frequent interaction with the entire team. This role will have visibility of media, Capitol Hill, Administration, industry and trade relationships. The position will require an entrepreneurial mindset to support the Clear Path communications and marketing objectives to achieve policy outcomes, and continuously improve brand perception.

Additionally, the position will work closely with the Clear Path team to build a plan and set ambitious goals, execute, and track the strategy, to communicate regularly with corporate stakeholders that will allow for broader legislative efforts. This includes frequently interacting with stakeholders as well as coordinating and attending events, hearings and briefings where we can drive message, coordinate, and educate target audience and key stakeholders on Clear Path priorities.

The Clear Path team creates a learning environment for interns to supplement academic learning with real‑world experience, including:

• Aiding interns in building competencies toward future goals.
• Partnering with interns to identify opportunities and areas for learning across Clear Path’s clean energy technology portfolio.
• Identifying professional opportunities to supplement their learning, the Clear Path team takes extra time away from their day to support the intern process.

This person will interact with the broader Clear Path team to support the mission, but directly report to Clear Path’s External Affairs Director.

• Currently enrolled in a four-year university working toward a Bachelor’s degree. Preferred majors include:
  Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Public Policy, Political Science, History, Economics, or Energy.
• Interest in Capitol Hill, political processes, policy, or clean energy technologies and energy systems is a plus.
• Comfort with technology and ability to quickly learn new systems.
• A professional and personal commitment to Clear Path’s mission and values.
• Proficiency in analyzing and interpreting data.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace.
• Strong networking and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to effectively execute communication skills.
• Outstanding written communication skills including experience preparing press releases, news articles, presentations, video scripts, reports, and social content.
• Outstanding verbal communication skills including experience giving presentations.
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